Nairobi,
Saturday, 23 March, 2024
McCreadie Andias,
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja presided over the opening of Uhuru Complex Sports Arena, in Uhuru Estate, Kariobangi South/Uhuru Ward in Embakasi West Sub-County on Saturday afternoon.
The sports arena has a football pitch, a basketball court, and a convertible court that can be used for netball volleyball, handball. It also has a multipurpose hall to host indoor games like chess, table tennis among other sports with an additional boxing ring to hold boxing matches and training.
Speaking at the opening Governor Sakaja retaliated his commitment to improve and develop sports facilities in Nairobi in support of the youth to advance their talents and abilities.
“We will continue to build, develop and maintain more sports facilities in the city. We recently opened Dandora Stadium, now it’s Uhuru Complex Sports Arena and we have lined up works in Joe Kadenge Stadium, Woodley, Kihumbuini, Ziwani Githurai and Mukuru in this financial year,” Governor Sakaja said.
The Governor also revealed plans to take back all county’s sports facilities including Camp Toyoyo.
“Camp Toyoyo is a county facility and we are soon we will be working on it including laying a new turf. We are also in the process of coming up with a board to run and maintain our sports facilities”.
Sakaja sent his gratitude to former and current Nairobi leaders for providing foundation for the completion of the complex.
“Much gratitude to former and current leaders who at different times played a role.From Hon. Norman Nyaga, Simon Mbugua, Yusuf Hassan, George Theuri, area MCA Mbatia and current MP Mark Mwenje. Governor Kidero and Mike Sonko. Asanteni. This complex serves as a monument of all your efforts.” He said.